How much does the 2013 Kia Forte cost?

The 2013 Kia Forte has a starting MSRP of $15,400, ranging up to $19,800 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $15,400; EX from $17,800; SX from $19,300.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Kia Forte?

The 2013 Kia Forte achieves up to 29 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2013 Kia Forte have?

The 2013 Kia Forte offers up to 19.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2013 Kia Forte safe?

The 2013 Kia Forte earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2013 Kia Forte come in?

The 2013 Kia Forte is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across Sedan and Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2013 Kia Forte

3 trims · 6 configurations · Sedan, Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$15,400 – $19,800

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★☆☆

Side (driver)★★★☆☆

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Kia Forte? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$15,400

Typical monthly

$305/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2013 Kia Forte trims

LX
2 configurations
MSRP
$15,400 – $16,400
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/34
Horsepower
156 hp
Torque
144 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.7
Max towing
—
EX
2 configurations
MSRP
$17,800 – $18,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/36
Horsepower
156 hp
Torque
144 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.7
Max towing
—
SX
2 configurations
MSRP
$19,300 – $19,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/32
Horsepower
173 hp
Torque
168 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.7
Max towing
—

Compare 2013 Kia Forte trim specifications
Spec	LX2 configurations	EX2 configurations	SX2 configurations
MSRP	$15,400 – $16,400	$17,800 – $18,300	$19,300 – $19,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	25/34	26/36	23/32
Horsepower	156 hp	156 hp	173 hp
Torque	144 lb-ft	144 lb-ft	168 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.7	14.7	14.7
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LXgas
EXgas
SXgas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
EXI4
SXI4
Displacement: LX2 L
EX2 L
SX2.4 L
Horsepower: LX156 hp
EX156 hp
SX173 hp
Torque: LX144 lb-ft
EX144 lb-ft
SX168 lb-ft
Transmission: LX6-speed manual
EX6-speed shiftable automatic
SX6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
SXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSedan
EXSedan
SXSedan
Doors: LX4
EX4
SX4
Seating: LX5
EX5
SX5
Length: LX178.3 in
EX178.3 in
SX178.3 in
Width: LX69.9 in
EX69.9 in
SX69.9 in
Height: LX57.5 in
EX57.5 in
SX57.5 in
Wheelbase: LX104.3 in
EX104.3 in
SX104.3 in
Ground clearance: LX5.9 in
EX5.9 in
SX5.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX14.7 cu ft
EX14.7 cu ft
SX14.7 cu ft
Curb weight: LX2,729 lbs
EX2,791 lbs
SX2,898 lbs
Fuel tank: LX13.7 gal
EX13.7 gal
SX13.7 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX29
EX29
SX26
City MPG: LX25
EX26
SX23
Highway MPG: LX34
EX36
SX32

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	EX	SX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2.4 L
Horsepower	156 hp	156 hp	173 hp
Torque	144 lb-ft	144 lb-ft	168 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5
Length	178.3 in	178.3 in	178.3 in
Width	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in
Height	57.5 in	57.5 in	57.5 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in	104.3 in	104.3 in
Ground clearance	5.9 in	5.9 in	5.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft
Curb weight	2,729 lbs	2,791 lbs	2,898 lbs
Fuel tank	13.7 gal	13.7 gal	13.7 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	29	29	26
City MPG	25	26	23
Highway MPG	34	36	32